Doctor

Doctor appointment

If you want to visit your doctor, call the medical practice first.
Please mention on the phone whether you are

• acutely ill
• need a precautionary check-up
• want to discuss a finding

Patients who are acutely ill, get an appointment on the same day. Patients who are too weak to walk, may request a house visit (please only make use of this in an emergency).

A patient is not entitled to a choice of being examined or treated by a male or female doctor. Talk to a confidant if you feel insecure.

Important information for doctors

• Symptoms Which symptoms do you have? When do they occur?
• Medication What medication and home remedies do you take regularly?
  How often, how much (keep a list!)?
  Get your free medication passport.
• Treatments Do you receive other treatments, for example acupuncture?
• Findings Do you have findings from other doctors?
• Allergies Do you have an allergy (allergy passport)?
• Other diseases Do you have a chronic disease, e.g. diabetes?
• Health passport Do you have a health passport / a health diary (e.g. diabetes or cardiac pacemaker passport or pain diary)?
• Your own questions What information would you like to get from your doctor?
  Write down the questions. Ask, if there is something you do not understand!
• Confidant Let a confidant accompany you if you wish
• e-card Do not forget your e-card!
• Medical certificate (Krankmeldung) Ask for a medical certificate (Krankmeldung) for your employer if you are ill for more than 3 days!